Tag Archives: Tokyo

Sartorial Civility by WONDERWALL

When designing a flagship store in Tokyo for one of the most traditional British brands, Mackintosh, Japanese interior design studio WONDERWALL took an approach that reflected the brand's history and commitment to handcrafted techniques and time honoured quality. In one of the most upwardly mobile and fast-paced cities in the world, the Mackintosh store exudes the grandeur and pomp of a past golden age of...

The glass house

Located on the waterfront of Tokyo in Ten-nousu wedged between office buildings sits a home that reflects beauty both inside and out. Semi hidden behind a veil of glass bricks the wall offers glimpses of gardens beyond the facade. Designed by Hiroshi Nakamura and NAP the once office building was renovated to provide a peaceful home within a busy city. The glass wall not only...

TODAY’S SPECIAL it’s where design, shopping + food lovers meet.

I cannot deny that I love food, shopping and design. So when the three come together in the form of a design store made to look like a grocery store I get very excited. Japan’s Schemata Architects is responsible for this melding of wonderfulness, named TODAY’S SPECIAL Jiyugoaka. Just glancing at the pictures shows what I can only imagine is a design-lovers dream. Using a...

Tokyo house

Tokyo based studio Hiroyuki Thinozaki Architects have taken open plan minimal living to a level we will never see in Australia. This beautiful box like structure serves as a residence and design workshop for a couple in the center of Tokyo. Encompassing open plan living spaces, living room, dining room, kitchen and bedrooms which are distinguished only by their furnishings. The utilities are well ......